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WV12 WLN

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,707 mi
Last recorded42,707 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 42,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 39,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 35,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 29,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WV12 WLN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 WLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV12 WLN registered?

WV12 WLN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WV12 WLN safe to buy?

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